Author: Central Jersey

  • LAWRENCE: Candidates air views on issues

    In the space of about 60 minutes, three of the four candidates for Township Council outlined their approaches to property taxes, business development, communication and even marriage equality last week at a candida By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    In the space of about 60 minutes, three of the four candidates for Township Council outlined their…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Crowds warm to Halloween marchers

    BORDENTOWN CITY: Crowds warm to Halloween marchers

    In addition to Halloween night trick-or-treaters, the holiday also drew the community together for several festivities last week. by Jen Samuel, Special Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — In addition to Halloween night trick-or-treaters, the holiday also drew the community together for several festivities last week.    Sunday the city had a good harvest with more than 5,000…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Night Out benefit will feature jazz vocalist Wenonah Brooks

    NAMI Mercer will pay tribute to Phyllis and Bill Wilmot, of Hopewell Township, at the 12th annual Night Out with NAMI benefit dinner/concert on Nov. 2 at the Stuart Country Day    NAMI Mercer will pay tribute to Phyllis and Bill Wilmot, of Hopewell Township, at the 12th annual Night Out with NAMI benefit dinner/concert on…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Recreation commissioner urges ‘yes’ on referendum

    To the editor:    I am writing as a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee asking Hillsborough residents to vote yes to the ballot question regarding using funds for recreational activities.    Hillsborough Township has done a marvelous job in buying open space, and it would be wonderful if funds for open space purchase could be…

  • LAWRENCE: Voters go to polls on Tuesday

    Township voters will go to the polls Tuesday to select a governor, two Township Council members and an assortment of county and state lawmakers and officeholders, and — in a new twist — they will also be asked t By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Township voters will go to the polls Tuesday to select a…

  • MANVILLE: Petzinger makes his closing campaign statement
  • Upper Freehold Committee in need of a change

    To The Editor:     Steve Alexander may be surprised to learn that the Democrats also love living in Upper Freehold for the very same reasons that members of his party love it – the open space, the farmland, the highly rated schools and a way of life that we are all looking to preserve.    The…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Her Halloween comes alive with inventive party creativity

    HILLSBOROUGH: Her Halloween comes alive with inventive party creativity

    Holding their favored murder weapon, Hillsborough partygoers recreated the from the board game Clue on Saturday night. From left are Rebecca Guilloud (Miss Peacock), Alyssa Grasso (Mrs. White) of Hillsborough, Aaron Lopez (Professor Plum) of Somerville, Sean Gibbons (Mr. Green) of Bridgewater, Emily Meeks (Miss Scarlet) of Hillsborough and Joseph Milazzo (Col. Mustard) of Branchburg.…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Candidates outline visions

    Running are Republican incumbents Stan Moslowski Jr. and Lorisue Horsnall Mount as well as Democratic challenger Florence Foley. by Jane Meggitt, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Next week, voters will go to the polls to choose who will sit on the Township Committee.    Running are Republican incumbents Stan Moslowski Jr. and Lorisue Horsnall Mount as…